PBS Documentary, 'Driving While Black,' Examines Long Road Of Racism Ric Burns' PBS film Driving While Black argues many pivotal moments in U.S. history, from the Civil War to the Great Migration, are rooted in efforts to control Black people's mobility. Eric Deggans
Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics. Leila Fadel
'Let My People Vote' Tells Of One Man's Journey To Getting 1.4 Million Back A Voice Desmond Meade rose from addiction, homelessness, and prison to run a campaign to re-enfranchise more than one million Florida voters; it's a tale of hope, persistence, and the power of organizing. Martha Anne Toll
To Tackle Racial Disparities In COVID-19, California Enacts New Metric For Reopening Dr. Mark Ghaly, California's health secretary, discusses a new health equity metric that requires larger counties to reduce coronavirus rates in minority communities before businesses can reopen. Maureen Pao
Stacey Abrams: How Can Your Response to a Setback Influence Your Future? Stacey Abrams' journey in politics has taught her a lot about life. Her greatest lessons, she says, have come from the setbacks she has experienced along the way. NPR/TED Staff
Breonna Taylor Case Reignites Criticism Over Grand Juries Outrage over grand jury findings in the Breonna Taylor case resurfaced old doubts about the uniquely American legal institution. Why do we have the citizen panels, and are they really independent? Martin Kaste
Trump Now Says He Condemns 'All White Supremacists,' After Declining To At Debate Speaking with Fox's Sean Hannity, the president said: "Let me be clear again: I condemn the KKK. I condemn all white supremacists. I condemn the Proud Boys." Scott Neuman
Remembering The Augusta Civil Rights Riot, 50 Years Later For two days, starting on May 11, 1,000 Black residents rebelled against the city's systemic oppression. More than 100 blocks of neighborhoods and businesses were damaged. Police killed six Black men. Sea Stachura
Activists On How To Sustain Movement Against Police Brutality NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with community organizer Shameka Parrish-Wright and Kentucky state Rep. Attica Scott about what steps activists want to see taken to end police brutality against Black people.
New Louisville Police Chief Takes The Helm During Tense Time In The City Yvette Gentry will be the first Black woman to lead the city's police department. She discusses the Breonna Taylor case, the lack of Black police officers and the changes she envisions. Tonya Mosley
